DE'ANTHONY MELTON NEWS

Slated to start Friday Melton will likely join the starting five for Friday's game against the Knicks, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Melton is slated to enter the starting lineup in place of James Harden (ankle), who is set to miss about one month. Melton should be heavily considered in daily formats and a priority add in all leagues for the duration of Harden's absence.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Off report, could see role increase Melton (back) doesn't hold an injury designation for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Melton has played well in the early going for the Sixers and has received occasional starts in the absence of Joel Embiid. With James Harden (foot) expected to be sidelined for a month, Melton will presumably remain in the starting lineup and is close to a must-add player off the waiver wire due to his steals upside. Per 36 minutes this season, he's averaging 15.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 3.2 steals.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New York takes on Philadelphia, aims to stop 3-game slide

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Wednesday with stiff back Melton will miss Wednesday's game versus the Wizards due to back stiffness, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Melton has flourished in the early going for the Sixers and has made a pair of spot starts in the absence of Joel Embiid (illness). While he would likely have started in place of Embiid again Tuesday, Matisse Thybulle will instead make a cameo in the starting five and figures to see some added run as a result.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Melton is starting Monday against the Wizards.

Impact Melton will start for the second time in the last three games since Joel Embiid (illness) is unavailable for the 76ers. During Friday's start in Toronto, Melton logged 13 points, five rebounds, six assists and five steals in 31 minutes.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to bench Melton won't start Saturday against the Bulls.

Impact Melton started Friday's game against the Raptors and posted a solid stat line of 13 points (6-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six assists, five rebounds and five steals, but he heads back to the bench in this one with Joel Embiid returning. This will also allow P.J. Tucker to move to the power forward role.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting lineup Melton will start Friday's matchup against the Raptors.

Impact Melton will take the place of Joel Embiid (knee) as P.J. Tucker slides to the center spot to go alongside Tobias Harris, Tyrese Maxey and James Harden. Melton is a very appealing streaming and daily option while Embiid is sidelined.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 points in return Melton closed with 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists and three steals across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 119-109 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Melton has scored in double digits in each of the last two games and while his role as Philadelphia's primary point guard is all but locked up, he will certainly benefit his fantasy case if he can keep producing at this rate offensively. He has been dialed in from three as well, going 6-for-14 from deep through his first five outings.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Wednesday Melton (thigh) is available to play in Wednesday's game versus the Raptors, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Melton was previously listed as questionable for Wednesday's game due to right adductor tightness. However, after participating in shootaround, Melton should resume his role as Philadelphia's primary backup guard.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anticipates playing Wednesday Melton (thigh) indicated Wednesday that he will "be good" for the evening's contest versus the Raptors, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Melton was deemed questionable for the contest but took part in Wednesday's shootaround and commented afterward. He seems to be on a path toward playing, barring something unforeseen, but his status should be confirmed prior to the opening tip.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in shootaround Melton (hip) participated in Wednesday's shootaround, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Melton is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Toronto due to right adductor tightness, but his participation in the 76ers' shootaround is encouraging. The team will likely wait to see how he feels afterward before determining his status for the game.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Raptors Melton is questionable for Wednesday's game at Toronto due to right adductor tightness.

Impact Fantasy managers who drafted Melton hoping for back-end 12- or 14-team value have been let down, as he's essentially played a true backup point guard role. If he sits out Wednesday, more minutes could be in store for Shake Milton, Matisse Thybulle and/or Furkan Korkmaz.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers serviceable 11-and-5 Melton had 11 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 17 minutes during Monday's 120-106 win over the Pacers.

Impact Melton failed to reach any great heights yet again, turning in a mediocre performance. While he has been able to carve out a consistent role, his playing time has been underwhelming, to say the least. Managers had hoped that the move away from Memphis would open the door for Melton to realize his potential. Unfortunately, that has not been the case, and barring a major shift in team philosophy, he can probably be dropped in most competitive formats.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

Moves to bench Melton will come off the bench for Wednesday's preseason game against the Hornets, Kyle Neubeck of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Impact With Joel Embiid (rest) returning to the lineup for the 76ers' preseason finale, Melton will shift to a reserve role Wednesday. In 73 appearances with the Grizzlies last season, Melton averaged 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals in 22.7 minutes per contest. He should have a regular role in Philly's backcourt rotation when the regular season begins next Tuesday against the Celtics.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to shine in start Monday Melton had seven points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and five assists in 21 minutes during Monday's preseason win over the Cavaliers.

Impact Melton shifted into the starting lineup for the second time this preseason but couldn't make the most of his opportunity. While the production was less than inspiring, it does appear the 76ers are willing to give Melton at least the chance to spend some time at the small forward position. If this remains the case heading into the regular season, it only adds to his upside, making him a viable target in later draft rounds.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Melton will start Monday's preseason contest against the Cavaliers, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Melton is set to make his second exhibition start after coming off of the bench during Philadelphia's last contest. The 24-year-old guard is averaging 8.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 16.5 minutes per game during the preseason thus far.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to bench Melton will come off the bench for Wednesday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Impact Melton drew the start in Monday's preseason opener against the Nets, recording five points, three rebounds, three steals and a block in just over 17 minutes of action. He'll shift to a reserve role for Wednesday's tilt with the Cavs as James Harden, P.J. Tucker and Joel Embiid join the starting lineup.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies confirm trade with 76ers netting Roddy, Green

The Memphis Grizzlies announced Friday the final pieces of their draft night trade sending guard De’Anthony Melton to the Philadelphia 76ers for the draft rights to forward David R...

JUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealt to Philly on draft night Melton was traded to the 76ers on Thursday in exchange for the No. 23 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and Danny Green (knee), Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact While the Sixers' primary motivation appears to be getting off of Green's contract, they'll bring back a productive guard in Melton, who's set to make roughly $8 million in each of the next two seasons. The USC product appeared in a career-high 73 games for the Grizzlies in 2021-22, averaging 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.5 blocks while shooting 37.4 percent from deep. Assuming the Sixers' roster remains relatively intact, Melton will primarily compete for minutes at both guard spots with Tyrese Maxey, Shake Milton, Furkan Korkmaz and Matisse Thybulle.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies rout Warriors to avoid elimination, force Game 6

Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones each scored 21 points and the Memphis Grizzlies routed the Golden State Warriors 134-95 on Wednesday night to avoid elimination and f...

MAY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Supporting cast key in semis matchup between Morant, Curry

Game 1 between the Grizzlies and the Warriors showed that the results of the 1-on-1 scoring competition between Memphis’ Ja Morant and Golden State's Stephen Curry doesn’t mean the...

MAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays 25 minutes off bench Melton notched 14 points (5-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals across 25 minutes during Sunday's 117-116 loss to Golden State.

Impact After picking up a pair of DNP-CDs to conclude the Grizzlies' Round 1 series against Minnesota, Melton was thrust back into the rotation for a much larger role Sunday. His 25 minutes established a new playoff career high, as coach Taylor Jenkins rolled with Melton for long stretches instead of Tyus Jones, who saw only 12 minutes of action. The absence of Ziaire Williams (knee) may have also been a factor, though Williams was unavailable for Game 6 against Minnesota when Melton did not see the floor. How the minutes break down between Melton and Jones, in particular, will be worth monitoring as the series progresses.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis hosts Minnesota to open playoffs

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APRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Modest production in start Melton provided 14 points (4-13 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one block in 24 minutes during Sunday's 139-110 loss to Boston.

Impact Melton drew the start in the regular-season finale with Tyus Jones (hand) and Ja Morant (knee) sidelined. Melton was inefficient from the field but still scored in double figures for an 11th consecutive game and dished out at least five assists for the first time during that stretch. The fourth-year guard finished the regular season with averages of 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals in 22.7 minutes across 73 appearances -- all career highs.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE